Jounieh (LBQJN)

Jounieh is a small port dealing mostly with coastal traffic.

Summer.

Jounieh is situated approx 30km N of Beirut.

LOA 60m, draught 3.7m.

Anchorage may be obtained, in a depth of 8.0m, sand, with Ras et Tair bearing 245° and a Custom House (0.75nm E of Ras et Tair) bearing 153°. Larger vessels may anchor in a depth of 15.0m, sand, with Ras et Tair bearing approx 227° and the Custom House bearing 153°.

BA 2633. Admiralty Pilot NP49.

1025.

Compulsory.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

Masters can use coastal radio stations of Port Said and Larnaca for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible and is recommended. VHF: Ch 16.

For officers and crew, a customs allowance of 40 cigarettes per day of vessel's estimated stay in port is granted. Penalties for non compliance are very heavy since Customs authorities are very strict. Immigration: Board vessel immediately upon arrival and shore passes are thereafter issued to all members of the crew. There are no restrictions on crew/passengers as long as they will be sailing with the vessel. Visas are not granted for arriving crew/passengers for the vessel's stay in Lebanon. A transit visa, valid for 24 hours, between the port and airport is granted for joining/leaving crew.

..... Document Copies 1. Cargo Manifest (signed & stamped) 3 2. Cargo Recapitulation (signed & stamped) 3 3. Paints Declaration 8 4. Ropes & Wires Declaration (number & length) 8 5. Bonded Stores List 8 6. Stores List 8 The Cargo Recapitulation is to be prepared in the following format: ..... Port of loading Pages Packages Weight --------------- ----- -------- ------ Total Total Total In transit Pages (number ........) weight (actual weight in kg) Signed/stamped by the master of the vessel. Special forms for immigration/quarantine and harbour master will be delivered by the agent upon the vessel's arrival.

Master is to telex/cable his vessel's ETA 7, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival to the attending agents. The 3 day message is to include the date/time of arrival, arrival draught, number of crew/passengers, LOA, beam and cargo tonnage.

Vessels calling at Lebanese ports must have never called at any Israeli port and/or been owned by Israeli interests.

Free pratique can only be granted after vessel's arrival/berthing. Special forms will be delivered by health authority's representative on the vessel's arrival. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR should be tendered upon vessel's arrival at anchorage. However, for tankers and as per local practice (dispute remains subject to charter party terms) NOR is accepted at the time of hose connection.

Approaching vessels must remain in contact with Lebanese Patrol Brigade "Oscar Charlie" on VHF Ch 16/11 when at 20, 12, 6 and 1.0nm from port as well as on arrival at anchorage or berth. Same procedure applies on sailing. Vessels not adhering to Patrol Brigade instructions are heavily penalised.